Notice: All swimming lessons have been cancelled. For more information, and other available programs, please see our Stage One Reactivation.
Knowing how to swim can save your life — or even someone else’s
Taught by certified YMCA instructors, our swimming lessons develop lifelong skills that help your child to be safe in and around the water.
Swim lesson guide 2020:
Session dates | Winter (Jan 6 - Mar 29) | Spring (Apr 6 - Jun 28) | Summer (Jul 6 - Aug 29) | Fall (Sep 21 - Dec 13) |
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Online Report Card | CANCELLED | CANCELLED | CANCELLED | CANCELLED |
Registration/Program break (no swim lessons) | CANCELLED | CANCELLED | CANCELLED | CANCELLED |
Important dates (no swim lessons) | Family Day, March break (Mar 16-21) | Good Friday, Victoria Day | Pool maintenance closure (Sep 8-20) | Thanksgiving, Christmas break (Dec 21, 2020 to Jan 3, 2021) |
Registration/Program break – No swim lessons offered while aquatics staff registers your child into the next session; however, during this week, both pools will be open for recreational swims during swim lesson time blocks.
Member Connect week – In the half way of each session, your child’s swim instructor will be available for a few minutes after lessons to discuss your child’s progress.
Swim Lesson Progress Report
Your child’s Swim Lesson progress reports are available online at the end of each session. Participants who have successfully complete their swim level can also pick up their stickers or badges from the Aquatics office.
To access your child’s Swim Lesson report online, have your YMCA membership card ready, click the teal button below, and enter your 8-digit membership ID. Printed copies are available upon request at Membership Services desk or with the Aquatics office.
Group Swim Lessons
At the YMCA, we offer even more options for those wanting to learn how to swim. One weekly group swim lesson is included in YMCA of Oakville memberships for all ages! Explore below to find out which swim lessons are right for you and your family.
Click here for the Swim Level Conversion Guide >
YMCA swim lessons and aquatics programs operate in 12 weeks sessions with a one week program break between sessions. Once members register into the swim program, aquatics staff will register your child automatically into the exact same day and time for the next swim level during the program break. No lessons will be offered during program break; however both pools will be available for Recreational Swims.
Children’s Swim Lessons
Adult Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons
All ages
Private lessons are a great option if you think you or your child would benefit from a one to one approach to learning to swim.